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Millions of Muslims across the globe are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of the Islamic holy month.<p>When the sun sets on June 24, Muslims around the world will look skyward for a crescent of pale white light—the conclusion to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan emblazoned in the night …

Here's a glimpse at the observance's many flavors.<p>Ramadan is a time of fasting and spiritual purification. But another important aspect of the month begins after the sun sets, when families gather together to break the daily fast over a joyous evening meal called iftar.<p>Home chefs often spend days …

From the Gulf to Singapore, shopping for Ramadan and Eid can start weeks in advance.<p>When I was growing up in the United Arab Emirates, my closet featured sensible shoes: sneakers, Mary Janes. But during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, my mother would take my sister and I shopping for a pair …

Indian food isn't all Chicken Tikka! Try these scrambled, stewed, and deep-fried egg dishes—then never look back.<p>You might be familiar with Indian foods like Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka from post-work Seamless orders eaten straight from the takeout container while catching up on John Oliver—and …

The Shah Cheragh mosque and mausoleum, located in Shiraz, Iran, might look like a fairly ordinary religious structure from the outside.<p>But take one step inside and it is absolutely extraordinary.<p>Brothers Amir Ahmad and Mir Muhammad, who are sons of the seventh Imam and brothers of Imam Reza, were …

<i>Introducing zuccotto: It's like tiramisu, in bowl-form.</i><p>Between 20 to 30 percent of what I learned in pastry school was guess work. And at the beginning, it was more like 60 percent. To be fair, I was in a foreign country, studying at the Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy. The chefs …

Weeknight dinners should full of flavor, not fuss. These easy recipes prove that you can create healthy and delicious meals for your family with minimal hassle.<p><b>1. Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas</b><p>These crisp tortillas filed with gooey melted cheddar, shredded rotisserie chicken and a smoky …

You can be a complete stranger to the kitchen and still pull off an amazing meal. Here are seven foolproof recipes that will wow your entire family.<p><b>1. Crispy Tandoori Chicken with Mango Chutney</b><p>Chicken tandoori is easy to make, and this is my favorite version: the chicken is deliciously spiced with …

The holiday dessert scene has seen a long-running affinity for pie. While we’re hard pressed to find people who actively avoid the sweet treat, it’s about time that other decadent desserts get a shot at the center of the table. If you can’t let pie go, by all means have both, but trust: These …

This semester, I took an introductory course about the Qur'an in order to fulfill a university requirement. As a Political Science major, I hoped to emerge from the onslaught of final exams in December with a clearer understanding of why Muslim governments operate the way they do, particularly in …

All the chocolate.<p>Unless you're one of the lucky few, Valentine's Day sucks. It either makes you feel like you're all alone (don't worry, you're not) or it convinces you that the romance from your relationship has simmered to a neutral (not true, either). The expectations of love for this one …